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Eligible fibre standards for GRTS-certified products

This list of standards is derived from a preliminary, criterion-referenced assessment performed by Global Standards. Inclusion in this list does not constitute a formal agreement between Global Standards and the listed standard owners.

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Production standards shall undergo a formal assessment prior to their use in GRTS. Global Standards shall work with Standard Owners for the assessment and collaborate to the broadest extent possible.

Acceptance procedures shall be adapted to accommodate governmental regulatory standards (e.g. organic agriculture regulations). Special consideration shall be given to traceable fibres produced in accordance with recognised production standards, particularly where such fibres are significant for the textile sector but no voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) are available.

This list is dynamic and shall be reviewed and updated regularly. It is hosted on the Global Fibre Registry at www.GlobalFibreRegistry.org.

Standards that meet the minimum criteria for responsible fibres in GRTS

Multi-Fibre (non-GMO & no HHPs)

1. Organic – IFOAM Family of Standards (including organic in-conversion)
2. Organic – non-IFOAM Standards (including organic in-conversion)
3. Regenagri – Regenagri Standard
4. Regenerative Ecosystems Association – Regenevate Standard

Cotton Fibre

5. Aid by Trade Foundation – Cotton Made in Africa Standard
6. Aid by Trade Foundation – Regenerative Cotton Standard
7. Better Cotton Initiative – BCI Principles & Criteria
8. Cottonconnect – REEL Cotton Standard
9. Cottonconnect – REEL Regenerative Standard

Bast Fibre

10. Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp – Masters of Flax Fibre Standards
11. Inccert – Responsible Hemp Standard

Animal Fibre

12. Aid by Trade Foundation – Good Cashmere Standard
13. Sustainable Fibre Alliance – Animal Fibre Standard
14. Textile Exchange – Responsible Alpaca Standard
15. Textile Exchange – Responsible Mohair Standard
16. Textile Exchange – Responsible Wool Standard
17. Zentera – ZQ Standard

Manmade Fibre / Recycled Fibre / Feedstock

18. Forest Stewardship Council – FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship Standard
19. Programme for the Enforcement of Forest Certification – PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Standard
20. Textile Exchange – Global Recycled Standard
21. SCS Global Services – Recycled Content Standard